Goldfield, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Goldfield, Colorado
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Goldfield City Hall and Fire Department.
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Location of the Goldfield CDP in Teller County, Colorado
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 Goldfield, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Colorado |
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| County | Teller County | |
| Founded | 1895 | |
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| • Type | unincorporated community | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.365 km2 (0.141 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 0.365 km2 (0.141 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 0.000 km2 (0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 3,027 m (9,932 ft) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 63 | |
| • Density | 172.6/km2 (447/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
Cripple Creek 80813
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| Area code(s) | 719 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583241 | |
Goldfield is a small community in Colorado, United States. It is located in Teller County. Goldfield is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population. However, it is not an official town or city with its own local government. In 2020, 63 people lived in Goldfield. The area gets its mail from the Cripple Creek post office.
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History
A Golden Past
Goldfield got its name because of a gold mine located near where the community first started. The community began around 1895. A post office opened in Goldfield on May 5, 1895. It served the community for many years. The post office closed its doors on June 3, 1932.
Geography
Where Goldfield Is Located
Goldfield is a small place. The Goldfield CDP covers an area of about 0.365 square kilometers. That's about 0.141 square miles. All of this area is land, with no water. It is located in the beautiful state of Colorado.
Demographics
Counting the People
The United States Census Bureau is a government group that counts people. They first defined Goldfield as a CDP for the 2010 census. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Here's how the population of Goldfield has changed:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 49 | — |
| 2020 | 63 | +28.6% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
In 2010, 49 people lived in Goldfield. By 2020, the population had grown to 63 people. This shows that more people have moved to or stayed in Goldfield over time.
